Quick Tomato Sauce
Servings
8Serving size
1/2 cup
COOKING TIME
45 minutes
This recipe may be multiplied and freezes well. Keeps well, refrigerated, for 3-4 days/
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Ingredients
2 tsp. Olive oil |
1 medium White onions (diced) |
2 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
2 15-ounce can No salt added diced tomatoes |
3 Tbsp Fresh basil (chopped) |
1 lemon yields Lemon juice |
1 Tbsp. Lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon, minced) |
1/2 tsp. Salt |
1/4 tsp., ground Black pepper |
1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes |
Instructions
Heat oil in a medium-sized sauce pan over medium heat.
Once oil is hot, add onions. Cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic and sauté another for about 30 seconds - do not allow garlic to brown.
Add in remaining ingredients and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Using a blender or stick blender, puree the tomato sauce, leaving some chunks behind if desired.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.Recipe Notes
Use this easy sauce over pasta or chicken, on pizza, or anywhere else you might use tomato sauce.